PACKING LIST: PALAU

___ Passport
___ Rain gear (durable, non plastic style--top and bottom )
___ 1-2 Bathing suits
___ 4-5 T-Shirts
___ 2 Long-sleeved shirts (quick dry and light weight; cotton is ok)
___ 4 Pairs of shorts (quick dry and light weight )
___ 2 Pairs of lightweight long pants (leotards are good for sunburn prevention & surgical scrubs are great in the jungle)
___ 1 lightweight sweatshirt  made of capilene/fleece or other synthetic material that keeps the body warm even when wet

___ Windbreaker
___ 1 Pair of hiking shoes (either a sturdy tennis shoe or hiking boot )
___ 1 Pair of old tennis shoes, Aqua socks/ surf booties or sandals that are attached with a heel strap that can get wet/dirty
___ 2 Pairs of socks (for hiking and to use with fins if needed)
___ 2 Bath towels (sarongs are nice to have instead of bulky beach towels)
___ Bandana (very versatile item; can be worn as a "do rag" among other things)

__ Daypack --compact, for personal items when hiking
___ Underwear
___ Toiletries (toothbrush, paste, lotions, aloe, etc,)
___ Sunscreen ( 20 or higher strength) & lip balm with sunscreen
___ Sunglasses with leash
___ Hat with visor or wide rim
___ Insect repellent (non aerosol pump) Anti- itch cream (i.e. benedral) - for insect bites
__ Foot powder- small amount 3 oz.
___ Personal medicines ( anti diarrhea,bandaids,neosporine, pain reliever)
___ Joy dishwashing soap for laundry and saltwater baths

__ Quart size water bottle- we suggest a non plastic bottle such as a Sigg
___ Duffel bag
for your clothing and other personal gear
___ Mask fins & snorkel - check with a local dive shop for proper fit
___ 3 Garbage bags & 4 1 gallon ziplocs for organizing stuff
___ Flashlight or head lamp and extra batteries
___ Clothes pins and line

___ Clothes to travel home in

OPTIONAL GEAR:

Fishing gear- compact; our Plauan guies will also have gear for us to use                                                                                                                    

Camera/film --use at your own risk; waterproof disposables work well;

    we provide a pelican dry box for your use during the week                                                        

Binoculars                                                                                                                                       Journal with pens or colored pens/ watercolor  set

Rash Guard Shirt-for added warmth in water and/or sun protection                                              1 Pair of flip flops

Ear plugs                                                                                                                                          Waterproof flashlight or dive light

1-2 Sarongs                                                                                                                                      Waterproof watch

Your Favorite Adult Beverage-can be purchased in Koror before we depart                               Dry Bags for personal gear; or use the dry bag and pelican box

Scuba Dive Cert. Card -- for people on the diving extension                                                                       that you will be issued for use while kayaking

Personal Scuba Diving gear- or everything can be rented on site                                                Extra camera batteries and memory cards

LOST LUGGAGE:
Just in case your luggage is misplaced during airplane transfers, pack the following in a carry on bag: mask & snorkel, 1 pair of shorts, 1 t-shirt, bathing suit, 1 long sleeve shirt, 1 pair of pants, camera, sunscreen, essential toiletries and personal medications.

 

   SUGGESTED READING LIST: PALAU

NATURAL HISTORY

Reef Fish Identification, Tropical Pacific -- Paul Humann; Ned Deloach; Gerald Allen; Roger Steene   To purchase online visit:  our website

Diving and Snorkeling Guide to Palau (Lonely Planet Diving & Snorkeling Guides) Tim Rock; Francis Toribiong  To purchase online visit:  our website

The Snorkeller's Guide to the Coral Reef, From the Red Sea to the Pacific Ocean -- Paddy Ryan; Peter Atkinson   To purchase online visit:   our website

The Marine Biology Coloring Book-- Thomas M. Niesen

CULTURAL HISTORY/GUIDE BOOKS

The Edge of Paradise, America in Micronesia -- P. K. Kluge   To purchase online visit: our website

Moon Handbook Micronesia -- Neil Levy  To purchase online visit:   our website   

The Happy Isles of Oceania, Paddling the Pacific, Paul Theroux  To purchase online visit:  our website


MORE USEFUL LINKS: found on our website

Maps, Facts and Photos

More Facts and Info about Palau

The Fascinating History of Peleliu Island

Great Photos of Palau

Giant Clams and other awesome critters! ...